Infectious Disease Symposium
Join UCSF Fresno for a new Infectious Disease Update Symposium. This hybrid conference will improve knowledge and proficiency on various infectious disease topics such as Emerging Infectious Disease Threats, Women's Health, Clostridioides Difficile, HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, PREP for HIV, Endocarditis, Valley Fever, and more.
Date and Time:
Saturday, March 16, 2024
7:30am - 2:30pm
Breakfast: 7:30am - 8am
Symposium: 8am - 2:30pm
CME Hours: 5
Location:
UCSF Fresno
155 N. Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93701
Live at UCSF Fresno or Online via Zoom Webinar
Course Director:
Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD
FIDSA, Interim Chief Program Director, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
Topics and Speakers:
What Every Primary Care Provider Needs to Know About Vulvo-Vaginal Infections
Jack Sobel, MD, Infectious Disease Specialist, Distinguished Professor, Internal Medicine, Wayne State University
What's New in the World of Endocarditis
Almira Opardija, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
HIV Updates for Primary CareNaiel Nassar, MD, Professor, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
PREP PEP and STD Screening for Primary Care
Erica Kasper, MD, Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
Valley Fever Updates
Robert Libke, MD, Professor, Infectious Diseases, Director, Infection Control, UCSF Fresno
Appropriate Antibiotic Use: Antibiotic Stewardship and the Role of the Primary Care Physician
Hebah Ghanem, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Disease, UCSF Fresno
Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Disease Threats
Geetha Sivasubramanian, MD, FIDSA, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
Clostridioides Difficile Updates
Michele Maison-Fomotar, MD, Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases, UCSF Fresno
ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of Community Health Centers and UCSF Fresno. Community Medical Centers accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Community Medical Centers designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
